Do Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program Web Sites Address Diversity and Inclusion?

2021 ◽  
pp. 155633162110376
Author(s):  
Ryan J. Mortman ◽  
Alex Gu ◽  
Peter Berger ◽  
Samrat Choudhury ◽  
Simone A. Bernstein ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Web Sites ◽  
Residency Program ◽  
Orthopedic Surgery ◽  
Specific Information ◽  
Medical Specialties ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
Diversity And Inclusion ◽  
Application Service ◽  
Residency Application ◽  
Surgery Residency Program

Background: Orthopedic surgery is one of the least diverse medical specialties. Other medical specialties have employed diversity-related initiatives to increase the number of students underrepresented in medicine (URM). Furthermore, with the suspension of visiting student rotations during the COVID-19 pandemic, medical students used residency program Web sites as a main source of program-specific information. Aims/Purpose: The purpose of this study was to measure the extent to which orthopedic surgery residency program Web sites describe diversity and inclusion initiatives. Methods: The Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) was used to identify U.S. orthopedic surgery residency programs. The programs’ Web sites were reviewed, and data on commitments to diversity and inclusion were collected. Descriptive statistics of these data were generated. Results: There were 192 residency programs identified and 3 were excluded from the analysis due to lack of Web sites. Of the remaining 189 residency program Web sites, only 55 (29.10%) contained information on diversity and inclusion. Information on a commitment to improving diversity and inclusion was the most prevalent data point found among program Web sites, although it was found on only 15% of program Web sites. Conclusion: Orthopedic surgery residency programs rarely address topics related to diversity and inclusion on their program Web sites. An emphasis on opportunities for URM students and initiatives related to diversity and inclusion on program Web sites may improve URM outreach and serve as one method for increasing URM matriculation into orthopedic surgery.

scholarly journals Diversity and Inclusion on General Surgery, Integrated Thoracic Surgery, and Integrated Vascular Surgery Residency Program Websites

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryan Mortman ◽  
Harold A. Frazier ◽  
Yolanda C. Haywood
Keyword(s):  
Thoracic Surgery ◽  
Vascular Surgery ◽  
General Surgery ◽  
Residency Program ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
Diversity And Inclusion ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Application Service ◽  
Surgery Residency Program

ABSTRACT Background Increasing diversity in medicine is receiving more attention yet underrepresented in medicine (UiM) surgeons remain a small fraction of all surgeons. Whether surgical training programs attempt to attract UiM applicants to their programs, and therefore their specialties, through program website information is unclear. Objective To analyze the scope of diversity and inclusion (D&I) related information on US allopathic and osteopathic general surgery, integrated thoracic surgery, and integrated vascular surgery residency program websites. Methods Residency programs were identified through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) in July 2020. We searched surgical program websites and collected data on the presence or absence of variables labeled “diversity & inclusion” or “underrepresented in medicine.” Variables found on program websites as well as sites linked to the program website were included. We excluded programs identified in ERAS as fellowship training programs. Programs without webpages were also excluded. Results We identified 425 residency programs and excluded 22 from data analysis. Only 75 of the 403 included programs (18.6%) contained D&I-related information. The presence of individual variables was also low, ranging from 4.5% for opportunities related to early exposure to the specialty to 11.1% for a written or video statement of commitment to D&I. Conclusions In 2020, as recruitment and interviews moved entirely online, few US allopathic and osteopathic general surgery, integrated thoracic surgery, and integrated vascular surgery residency programs provided D&I-related information for residency applicants on their program websites.

scholarly journals The Importance of International Medical Rotations in Selection of an Otolaryngology Residency

2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 414-416 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nathan H Boyd ◽  
Raul M Cruz
Keyword(s):  
Residency Program ◽  
General Interest ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
International Elective ◽  
Program Selection ◽  
Application Service ◽  
Residency Application ◽  
Lifestyle Research ◽  
Selection Of

Abstract Background The objective of this study was to determine the extent of interest in international electives among prospective otolaryngology residents and to determine whether the availability of international electives affected students' interest in ranking a particular residency program. Methods A 3-part survey was given to all medical students enrolled in the 2008 otolaryngology match via the Electronic Residency Application Service. Part 1 elicited demographic information. Part 2 explored general interest in international rotations. Part 3 involved ranking several factors affecting students' choice of residency programs. This survey was developed at our institution, with no formal validation. Participation was anonymous and voluntary. Results A total of 307 students entered the otolaryngology match, and 55 surveys (18%) were completed. Twenty-five of 55 students (55%) had completed an international elective during or prior to medical school, and 51 of 55 respondents (93%) had a “strong” or “very strong” desire to participate in an international elective during residency; 48 of 55 students (87%) had a “strong” or “very strong” desire to participate in international surgical missions after residency. Future practice goals had no correlation with interest in international rotations, either during or after residency training. Respondents ranked 8 factors that had an impact on residency program selection in the following order of importance: operative experience, location, lifestyle, research opportunities, didactics, international electives, prestige of program, and salary. Conclusion Interest in international medicine among prospective otolaryngologists was high in this subset of respondents but did not appear to affect residency program selection.

scholarly journals Poor match rates of osteopathic applicants into ACGME dermatology and other competitive specialties

2021 ◽  
Vol 121 (3) ◽  
pp. 281-286 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elise Craig ◽  
Erica Brotzman ◽  
Benjamin Farthing ◽  
Rachel Giesey ◽  
Jenifer Lloyd
Keyword(s):  
Orthopedic Surgery ◽  
The United States ◽  
Steady Increase ◽  
Accreditation System ◽  
Apparent Increase ◽  
Application Service ◽  
Match Rate ◽  
Residency Application ◽  
Surgery Residency Program ◽  
Osteopathic Physicians

Abstract Context There has been a steady increase in the number of osteopathic (DO) medical students in the United States without a corresponding increase in DO representation in competitive specialties. Objectives To investigate the trends and impact of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) single accreditation system on DO match rates into dermatology and other competitive specialty programs. Methods Information was collected through public databases (Electronic Residency Application Service [ERAS]; National Resident Matching Program [NRMP]; Association of American Medical Colleges [AAMC]; National Match Service, Inc. [NMS]; and the ACGME) to evaluate the match statistics of competitive specialties, including dermatology, otolaryngology, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, and plastic surgery. Residency program and medical school websites and residency communications were used to confirm whether the match placements were to programs that had traditionally been ACGME-accredited or former American Osteopathic Association (AOA) programs. Results From 2012 to 2016 (pre-unification), osteopathic graduates comprised only 0.5% of the matches the specific specialties studied here and only 0.9% of ACGME dermatology positions. Post-unification (2017–2019), DOs comprised 2.0% of the matches into these specialties and 4.4% of the total ACGME dermatology positions. This apparent increase is misleading, as it is solely due to the transition of formerly AOA programs to ACGME status. The true post-unification DO match rate to traditionally ACGME programs is actually 0.6% for all competitive specialties and 0.4% for dermatology. Post-unification, 27.6% of formerly AOA positions in these competitive specialties were filled by allopathic (MD) applicants. Conclusions DO match rates into dermatology and other competitive specialties were poor prior to GME unification and continue to remain low. This situation, when coupled with the closing of many AOA programs and MDs matching into former AOA positions, threatens the future of osteopathic physicians in competitive specialties. Osteopathic recognition is one way to potentially help preserve osteopathic representation and philosophy in the single accreditation system era. Programs should not be hesitant to consider osteopathic applicants for competitive specialties.

Orthopaedic Residency Program Website Content and Accessibility During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Observational Study (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad El Shatanofy ◽  
Lauryn Brown ◽  
Peter Berger ◽  
Alex Gu ◽  
Abhinav Sharma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Residency Program ◽  
Orthopaedic Surgery ◽  
The United States ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
Research Opportunities ◽  
Sample Rotation ◽  
Residency Recruitment ◽  
Orthopaedic Residency ◽  
Residency Application ◽  
Surgery Residency Program

BACKGROUND The exceptional competitiveness of the orthopaedic surgery specialty, combined with the unclear impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on residency recruitment, has presented significant challenges to applicants and residency program directors.1 With limited in-person opportunities in the 2020-2021 application cycle, applicants have been pressed to gauge chances and best fit by browsing program websites. OBJECTIVE The objective of the study was to assess the accessibility and content of accredited orthopaedic surgery residency program websites during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS Using the online database of the Electronic Residency Application Series (ERAS), we compiled a list of accredited orthopaedic residency programs in the United States. Program websites were evaluated across four domains: program overview, education, research opportunities, and application details. Each website was assessed twice in July, during a period of adjustment to the COVID-19 pandemic, and twice in November, following the October ERAS application deadline. RESULTS 189 accredited orthopaedic surgery residency programs were identified through ERAS. Three programs did not have a website and were not evaluated for content. Data analysis of content in each domain revealed that most websites included program details, a description of the didactic curriculum, and sample rotation schedules. Between the two evaluation periods in July and November, the percentage of program websites containing informative videos and virtual tours rose from 12% to 48% and 1% to 13%, respectively (p<0.005). However, the number of programs that included information about a virtual sub-internship or virtual interview to their websites did not change. CONCLUSIONS Most residency program websites offered program details and an overview of educational and research opportunities; however, few addressed the virtual transition of interviews and sub-internships during the COVID-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals Diversity During Recruitment At An Internal Medicine Residency Program

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarwan Kumar ◽  
Deepak Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Internal Medicine ◽  
Residency Program ◽  
Internal Medicine Residency ◽  
Significant Finding ◽  
Internal Medicine Residency Program ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
Application Service ◽  
Weak Association ◽  
Residency Application ◽  
The Right

AbstractBackgroundThe right problem for graduate medical education (GME) program directors is whether diversity in their GME programs is as good as diversity in feeder entities to their GME programs. Generally, the feeder entities to GME residency programs are their affiliated medical schools. However, the specific feeder entities to GME residency programs are the unfiltered applicants’ pool who apply to these programs through Electronic Residency Application Service® (ERAS®).ObjectivesTo analyze associations in diversity among the GME applicants, the GME interviewees and the GME residents within an internal medicine residency program assuming that unfiltered applicants’ pool is the specific feeder entity to the analyzed GME program.MethodsWe analyzed associations in age-group, gender, ethnicity and race diversity among the GME applicants, the GME interviewees and the GME residents within an internal medicine residency program for ERAS® 2018-2020 seasons to decipher Cramer’s V as association coefficients (“diversity scores”).ResultsThe only significant finding was that among Not Hispanic or Latino ethnicity applications, race of ERAS® applicants had a very weak association with them being called for interviews or them becoming residents during ERAS® 2019 season as well as during the entire three-season-period (2018-2020).ConclusionRace of Not Hispanic or Latino ethnicity ERAS® applicants had a very weak association with them being called for interviews or them becoming residents at the analyzed internal medicine residency program.

scholarly journals Adaptations of Dermatology Residency Programs to Changes in Medical Education Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic: Virtual Opportunities and Social Media

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 94-100
Author(s):  
Reagan Hattaway ◽  
Nikhi Singh ◽  
Soroush Rais-Bahrami ◽  
Lauren Kole
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Medical Education ◽  
Interest Group ◽  
Drastic Change ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
Media Usage ◽  
Application Service ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
Residency Application ◽  
Group Association

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a drastic change in the 2020-2021 residency application cycle, limiting how programs interact with applicants. Objective: To describe how dermatology residency programs have adapted by developing social media platforms and virtual opportunities. Methods: A list of participating programs was obtained from the Electronic Residency Application Service. Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and websites were reviewed for virtual opportunities. The Visiting Student Application Service (VSAS) and the Dermatology Interest Group Association (DIGA) website were reviewed for virtual opportunities. Results: Of the 133 programs, 74 social media accounts were created. Twenty-two programs have Twitter, 27 have Instagram, and 25 have Facebook accounts. Virtual open houses were advertised on 27 program webpages. Eight virtual sub-internships were on VSAS. Eighty virtual meet and greets and 27 virtual electives were advertised on the DIGA website. Limitations: Considering the ongoing application cycle and the growth of social media usage, the numbers presented may not represent the numbers on the date of publication. Conclusion: Dermatology residency programs have adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic by developing social media platforms and virtual opportunities. There is an underutilization of social media by programs. Programs are working with the DIGA to distribute information about virtual opportunities.

scholarly journals Relationship Between the Number of Residency Applications and the Yearly Match Rate: Time to Start Thinking About an Application Limit?

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven J. Weissbart ◽  
Soo Jeong Kim ◽  
Richard S. Feinn ◽  
Jeffrey A. Stock
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Published Data ◽  
Medical Specialties ◽  
Application Service ◽  
Match Rate ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Application Limit ◽  
Residency Application ◽  
The Cost ◽  
The Given

Abstract Background There has been an increase in the number of applications medical students have submitted for the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). These additional applications are associated with significant costs and may contribute to match inefficiency. Objective We explored if match rates improved in years when an increased number of applications were submitted. Methods We analyzed yearly published data from the NRMP and the Electronic Residency Application Service for 13 specialties. A generalized linear model was used to assess the relationship between the annual match rate and the mean number of applications submitted per applicant, while controlling for the number of positions available and the number of applicants in the given year. Results Over the last 13 years there has been an increase in the mean number of applications submitted per applicant (P &lt; .001). For the 13 assessed medical specialties, there was no statistically significant relationship between the mean number of applications per applicant per year submitted to the NRMP, and the annual match rate (odds ratios near 1.00 and nonsignificant, P values &gt; .05). Conclusions There was no improvement in the match rate in years when medical students submitted an increased number of applications. Therefore, it would appear that the applicants do not benefit from the larger number of applications submitted. Further study is required to assess the cost and benefit of these additional applications.

Increasing Social Media Presence for Graduate Medical Education Programs

2021 ◽  
pp. 000313482110318
Author(s):  
Casey T. Walk ◽  
Rodrigo Gerardo ◽  
Priti P. Parikh
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Residency Program ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
Content Creation ◽  
General Surgery Residency ◽  
Social Media Presence ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Surgery Residency Program ◽  
Exposure Methods

Virtual residency interviews during COVID-19 pandemic created a need for residency programs to use social media to increase their visibility and connect with potential applicants. This was, however, new and a road never travelled for many programs. This report describes how our General Surgery Residency Program increased its presence through social media by using various exposure methods and approaches, including diversifying presence and developing candid personalized content. Results suggest that these methods have increased our exposure and reach from an average of 7 people per post to posts reaching over 4500 people. Moreover, the video posts introducing our residents and faculty provided the highest activity and reach. Thus, appropriate use of social media with described interventions and new content creation could exponentially increase the visibility of a residency program. Moreover, educating faculty and residents on the use and importance of social media could increase their interest and participation as well.

scholarly journals The COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on Pediatric Surgery Residency Programs

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gunadi ◽  
Naisya Balela ◽  
Alvin Santoso Kalim ◽  
William Widitjiarso ◽  
Fadil Fahri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Residency Program ◽  
Pediatric Surgery ◽  
High Standard ◽  
Clinical Practices ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
Online Lectures ◽  
Academic Assignments ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Surgery Residency Program ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Objective: The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact not only on clinical practices but also on residency programs as an important part of hospital medical services. We investigated the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the pediatric surgery residency program in our institution. Results: A questionnaire was developed, consisting of 24 questions: a) the perspectives of residents about COVID-19 infection during their residency program; b) the learning process; c) academic evaluations; and d) residents' suggestions to improve the quality of their residency program during the outbreak. Most (85.7%) pediatric surgery residents agreed that elective surgeries should be postponed during the pandemic. Before the outbreak, almost all (90.5%) residents used textbooks and journals as their primary sources of learning, while during the outbreak, 71.4% of residents shifted to use online lectures either from the school or Association of Pediatric Surgeons. Interestingly, 95.2% of participants agreed that they had more time to complete their academic assignments during the pandemic. In conclusions, the pandemic has had a significant impact on the development of pediatric surgery residency programs. A comprehensive approach is needed to maintain the high standard of competence of pediatric surgery without compromising our safety from the COVID-19 infection risk.

scholarly journals Videoconference Interviews: A Timely Primary Care Residency Selection Approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 737-744
Author(s):  
Rebecca McAteer ◽  
Shala Sundaram ◽  
Shantie Harkisoon ◽  
Julia Miller
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Residency Program ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Recruitment Process ◽  
Medical Specialties ◽  
Application Service ◽  
Program Costs

ABSTRACT Background Videoconference interviews (VCIs) are increasingly being used in the selection process of residency program candidates across a number of medical specialties, but nevertheless remain an underutilized approach, particularly in the field of primary care. Objective This retrospective data review with cost analysis explores financial and acceptability outcomes of VCI implementation over a 9-year period. Methods VCIs were incorporated into the recruitment process at a community-based academic family medicine residency program in 2011, whereby suitable candidates were selected for VCIs after Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) application review. Based on the outcome of VCI, candidates were invited via a structured interview tool for a subsequent in-person interviews to determine final rank decisions. Costs of the interview process were tracked, as well as perceptions of VCIs. Results VCI implementation over 9 years demonstrated a median 48% reduction of in-person interviews—or 95 applicants eliminated out of a total 195 VCIs performed. This represents a mean annual direct cost savings estimated at $9,154, equating to a 55% reduction in allocated program costs, in addition to indirect cost savings to both applicants and the program. Conclusions Compared to exclusively in-person interviewing, the utilization of VCIs is potentially more cost-effective for residency programs and candidates, while creating a more personal experience for applicants early in the recruitment process. Limited data of acceptability among faculty and candidates is generally favorable but remains mixed.

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